Did you know that Universal Studios Hollywood has a complimentary kennel where you can leave your dog while you go to the park? And that there is a national association of kennels that can help you find a place to board your dog while you’re on vacation? Or that you’ll need proof of rabies vaccination if you’re taking your dog to Canada?

The same folks who can help you out when your car breaks down, AAA, can help you plan a pet-friendly vacation. “Traveling With Your Pet–The AAA PetBook” lists 13,000 AAA-rated lodgings and 400 campgrounds where you can stay with your animal, plus parks and other attractions where you can take your dog. The book, in its updated eighth edition, also lists major amusement parks around the country that offer day kennels; describes border-crossing procedures for taking animals from the U.S. to Canada and back; and offers advice for flying with your pet.

If you want to leave your pet home or you choose to board the animal in a kennel, the book also provides a list of resources to help you find good care, such as the American Boarding Kennels Assocation–http://www.abka.com–and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters–http://www.petsitters.org.